Starmer Expresses 'Profound Relief' After Trump Says First Phase Of Gaza Peace Plan Agreed

Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip celebrate after the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan.Keir Starmer has expressed his “profound relief” after Donald Trump announced that the first phase of his plan to end the war in Gaza has been agreed between Israel ands Hamas.The US president announced the breakthrough on his Truth Social account on Wednesday night.It comes after days of intense talks involving diplomats from Egypt, Qatar and Turkiye as well as America.Trump said: “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace. All Parties will be treated fairly!“This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!”Responding to the president’s announcement on Thursday morning, Starmer said: “This is a moment of profound relief that will be felt all around the world, but particularly for the hostages, their families, and for the civilian population of Gaza, who have all endured unimaginable suffering over the last two years.”He added: “This agreement must now be implemented in full, without delay, and accompanied by the immediate lifting of all restrictions on life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza.“We call on all parties to meet the commitments they have made, to end the war, and to build the foundations for a just and lasting end to the conflict and a sustainable path to a long-term peace.“The UK will support these crucial immediate steps and the next stage of talks to ensure the full implementation of the peace plan.”The news comes just two days after the second anniversary of October 7, when the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel, sparking the current conflict.Nearly 1,200 people were killed during the incursion, and around 250 people were taken as hostages into Gaza.Israel’s military campaign, launched in retaliation, has led to the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians and devastated Gaza.Hamas is planning to release the 20 living hostages it still has in captivity, and in exchange Israel will free Palestinian prisoners it has in captivity.Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the deal a “diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the State of Israel”.He wrote on X: “From the beginning, I made it clear: we will not rest until all our hostages return and all our goals are achieved.“Through steadfast resolve, powerful military action, and the great efforts of our great friend and ally President Trump, we have reached this critical turning point.“I thank President Trump for his leadership, his partnership, and his unwavering commitment to the safety of Israel and the freedom of our hostages.”Related...Labour MP Chokes Back Tears As He Begs Starmer And Lammy To Help GazaWhat You Need To Know About Trump And Blair's Plan For 'Eternal Peace' In GazaNetanyahu And Trump Agree On Plan To End Offensive In Gaza

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